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Inorganic Chemistry encompasses fundamental studies of the properties
and reactivities of nearly all of the elements, and the roles of metals in
biological systems. It impacts diverse technologies, ranging from catalysis
and the synthesis of new materials, to drug design and sensor fabrication.
The faculty are synthesizing novel boron and carborane compounds for cancer
treatment, and new organometallic complexes for synthesis and catalysis.
Innovative low-pressure, low-temperature routes for obtaining high-purity
ceramic materials are also being developed. New types of monolayers, thin
films and polymer membranes are being fabricated and characterized for use in
electronics, sensors and separations. State-of-the-art laser spectroscopic
methods are being used to understand the structure and reactivity of complex
molecules in the gas phase, solution and ultrathin films. Research into the
functions of metal complexes in biological systems is providing new insights
into disease processes and strategies for treatments and cures. From synthesis
to fabrication, from the nanoscale to living organisms, inorganic research at
UCLA combines breadth and innovation.
For information on the application process, please contact the
Graduate Office.
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